Ashgrove, QLD 4060

4.6(43 reviews)

Ranked 11th best suburb by locals in Brisbane Region, QLD

Great for

  • Parks and recreation
  • Clean & green
  • Neighbourly spirit
  • Internet access
  • Schools

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Reviews of Ashgrove, QLD

17th July 2023

"Queenslander living"

Moved here recently and don't know why I didnt earlier. Such a great community suburb with large parks and great schools!

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23rd February 2023

"One of the best"

Character homes, low density, parks, great schools, great neighbors, 5km from the CBD. What more could you want from this quintessential Brisbane suburb.

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27th February 2022

"I great place to raise kids"

We have raised 4 kids here. Schools are great and the area is coming alive with new BBC parks and infrastructure. It’s so nice to see homes undergoing beautiful updates.

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"Beautiful Parks and Great Location"

Ashgrove has many parklands and is only 6 km to Brisbane CBD. Quality primary and secondly schools in Ashgrove, too. A great suburb to live and raise the family.

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"Blue Chip and Blue Skies"

There’s no other suburb in such proximity to Australia’s fastest growing city that offers large block living within such a quality inner city location.

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  • Families with kids
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"Near perfect suburb for family and professional"

Lovely environment, low density, great schools, high quality neighbourhood,
safe and quiet, great for professional and family
lots of parks for children
Convenient for daily living needs with shops, high quality medical facilities, banks, gyms, etc.
Not many entertainment places which is GREAT! This means the risks of late night noise or destructive behaviours are low.

Areas to improve:
Do NOT have any more subdivision for "modern" house, townhouse or flat development. They are damaging the environment and culture of Ashgrove.
It would be better if there are a bit more good quality restaurants.

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"Pretty, leafy but very quiet"

It’s a leafy, lovely suburb, but in retrospect could do with a lot of upgrades!
- No train line, and while the CBD is close, is quite far from major shopping centres, and poorly connected to lots of other major roads. Jubilee Tce & Waterworks always super busy.
- Has the worst designed car parks in all of Brisbane - most of the businesses (Coles, Pizza Hut area, West Ashgrove) could do with being demolished and rebuilt from scratch.
- V, limited night entertainment considering how close to town. A lovely rooftop bar wouldn’t go astray.
- nothing to do on weekends, unless you count gps footy and walking the dog through the lovely parks.

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  • Families with kids
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"St. Vincent st. Ashgrove on Oakleigh Park"

No1. Ashgrove Street : My favourite quiet street in Ashgrove with the houses backing onto what seems to be a locals only, extremely beautiful Oakleigh Park. The younger and older school aged children who are only ever from the surrounding houses play happily in the newly built play ground equipment in Oakleigh Park as well as on the flat green space to play soccer, cricket and basketball on the court as well as safely running up and down the well maintained established cement footpaths. This street is perfect as you have the catchment only Oakleigh State Primary School only 150 metres away from the back gate yet no school traffic or parking. Oakeigh State School is a fantastic high academic standard medium sized state/ public primary school with fantastic facilities including a 25m pool oval with a newly built C & K Pre-Prep/ Preschool onsite as well as new state of the art large library along with its own ampitheatre! You also have Marist Brothers College 400 metres away which is a boys years 5 to 12 school with its own brand new 50 metre olympic pool (with its squads open to all local school children at lower intermediate squad level & above ) along with numerous ovals and academic opportunities! Mt. St. Michaels is a catholic girls school from year 7 to 12 school which is also walking distance of around 800 metres and is an excellent academic school. Express Bus services run very regularly at a nearby bustop, getting you to the city in 10 to 15 minutes which beats parking. Local cafe highly rated Frasers Cafe is only a short walk away along with Dorrington Park with it’s Enchanted Forrest Playground. Recommend driving down this street and taking sometime to enjoy the beautiful Fig tree lined Oakleigh Park out the back. Serenity!

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"Great for the quiet life, but.........."

I've lived here over two decades. Its a beautiful place with wonderful old Queenslander homes--not a lot of flats-- parks and decent shopping with a Woolies, Aldi and Coles within walking distance of each other. Its not the place for nightlife, there aren't any pubs or cinemas and the local cafes are pretty pedestrian with a couple of exceptions.[A few new places have opened recently in West Ashgrove]. The spirit of community isn't what it once was as many of the older houses have been renovated and high fences put in, or leveled and modern anonymous dwellings built which do not blend in with the Ashgrovian character. Reasonably good bus service--no trains--and only 4 km to the city. For families the Marist College is a drawing card. In summary its the ideal place for families looking for the quiet life.

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  • Families with kids
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"Family oriented, clean and leafy, with city convenience"

Lived here for 2 years and absolutely love it. Couldn't think of a better place to raise a family in Brisbane as the suburb is surrounded by excellent schools, has access to very good parks, great selection of cafes and quick access to the CBD.

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"The Ashgrovian lifestyle"

Ashgrove has all the qualities that I admire in a suburb for your health, café culture and casual dining. The Ashgrovian lifestyle just 5 km from the CBD with cafes, leafy green streets and sporting fields has something to offer local residents including families and professionals. It’s a suburb where new generations are appreciating the urban amenity and are choosing to raise their own families in Ashgrove too.

I am excited about the year ahead and the opportunities that are to be seized and other that need to be created.

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"Best Inner City Family Suburb"

This suburb provides very good private schools (Marist College Ashgrove and Mount St. Michael's) and has a very friendly and leafy green feel. The "avenues" area provides a good neighbourly spirit and Main Ashgrove (around Ashgrove Avenue) provides a convenient area with ample green space and parkland.

Great for

  • Many nice Cafes emerging
  • Best schools, shopping centres, all medical centres, sport facilities, park areas, Brisbane CBD in 7 min by car, Airport 20 Min by City Bypass.
  • Close to everything, but just far enough from the CBD.
  • Good amenity in the suburb.

Not great for

  • No nightlife

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  • Families with kids
  • Students
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"More convenient than exciting"

- Lovely parks and green streets.
- Although there is a 'village' it doesn't actually have any village feel to it due to two excessively busy roads passing straight through it.
- No market on the weekend.
- Pretty much nothing happening after 9pm. Last one to go home please turn the lights off.
- 90% chance of sharing a beer with your neighbors.

Great for

  • Excellent footpaths for goats
  • Close to everything, but just far enough from the CBD.

Not great for

  • No public pool
  • No decent local pubs
  • No nightlife
  • Minimal cafes and restaurants
  • No edible food available

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  • Families with kids
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"A great suburb with a great community!"

Ashgrove is a wonderful suburb with a great community!! With a main Brisbane road (Waterworks Road) running through the middle of the suburb many people get turned off. However, traffic noise is not an issue with the side streets. In these streets you will find great houses with large backyards some surrounded by bush land/ creeks and great walking paths.

Great for

  • Great walking tracks
  • Beautiful wildlife and creeks
  • Great sporting areas & ovals
  • Best schools, shopping centres, all medical centres, sport facilities, park areas, Brisbane CBD in 7 min by car, Airport 20 Min by City Bypass.
  • Close to everything, but just far enough from the CBD.

Not great for

  • Some areas can be subject to flooding
  • Main road is very busy
  • No nightlife
  • All buses in late afternoon and full of school kids - no room to sit down for public transport go-ers

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  • Professionals
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"Friendly Family Suburb"

Great community spirit and feels safe for family living. Peaceful living, especially if you enjoy parks and walking tracks. Fantastic choice of great schools, shops, transport and close to city. Wonderful period homes with good size yards, perfect for family life.

Great for

  • Great walking/bike tracks
  • Best schools, shopping centres, all medical centres, sport facilities, park areas, Brisbane CBD in 7 min by car, Airport 20 Min by City Bypass.
  • Close to everything, but just far enough from the CBD.

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  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
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"Ashgrove You will love living here"

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"Busy, yet quiet burb"

I have never lived in Ashgrove, but have friends who have owned and lived in a house there for over 35 years. Also my sister and BIL owned a house on Waterworks Road for many years. What I like about Ashgrove is the wonderful, old (but many are restored) Queenslander houses with huge backyards, which make you feel like you are in a country town somewhere even though it is very close to the city. The only drawback would be Waterworks Road and Jubilee Terrace, which are both extremely busy roads and always filled with vehicles. I would not like to live on these roads. Everything is close by and there is a really good community spirit.

Great for

  • Close to everything, but just far enough from the CBD.

Not great for

  • Main Road is busy but quiet in your backyard as most below street level. Must see to believe

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  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
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"No 1 Brisbanes Premier Suburb!"

Great location, beautiful leafy and peaceful. Words can't describe what a great suburb this is, you just need to live here to know the dream! Many Exclusive Properties and Streets. Rising property values for long term growth. Even represented by the Premier!

Great for

  • Best schools, shopping centres, all medical centres, sport facilities, park areas, Brisbane CBD in 7 min by car, Airport 20 Min by City Bypass.
  • Close to everything, but just far enough from the CBD.
  • Great street signs, excellent footpaths for goats
  • Good amenity in the suburb.
  • 10 minutes to Airport
  • Green Suburb
  • Cool Breezes
  • Lovely Ashgrovian Queensland Homes

Not great for

  • No nightlife
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"The Serenity"

This suburb is an absolute Gem for "Great Brisbane Lifestyle"! Ashgrove is a leafy peaceful suburb at the foot hills of the "Taylor Ranges" and Mt Cootha while only 4 klm to the CBD. It has lots of lovely Parks and Bike tracks with pretty Enoggera Creek meandering through it. You can get views to the Mountains or views to the City or both! It has good local shops and eateries and supported by a regular bus route. I love the strong cool Northerly Breezes and abundant Flora and Fauna. You need to like birds to live here! Ashgrove should be voted Brisbane No 1 best suburb for young family living and investing for capital growth! It also boasts some of the top Schools in Brisbane too. Those who finally discover here, are hesitant to leave, we know why. Don't hesitate if you are thinking of moving here as property prices are rising fast with many selling well over the Million. This is definitely lifestyle living at its best!.

Great for

  • Peaceful
  • Leafy
  • Cool
  • Best schools, shopping centres, all medical centres, sport facilities, park areas, Brisbane CBD in 7 min by car, Airport 20 Min by City Bypass.
  • Close to everything, but just far enough from the CBD.
  • Great street signs, excellent footpaths for goats
  • Good amenity in the suburb.

Not great for

  • No nightlife
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"Old fashioned Family living"

A beautiful family friendly suburb only 5klm from the CBD. This is the place you always imagined to bring up a family in. The area is filled with gorgeous Queenslander Homes or "Ashgrovians" as often referred to. It boasts peaceful tree lined streets, lots of parks and bike ways, a glorious creek meandering through the suburb and great schools. Good shops and boutique Coffee spots for the weekend nearby. Great place to live. Its often said locally that once you move here, you are hesitant to leave. The residents are very friendly and caring to their neighbors. All this also makes for healthy long term property growth too. Ashgrove is very hard to beat as one of the greatest suburbs in Brisbane!

Great for

  • Best schools, shopping centres, all medical centres, sport facilities, park areas, Brisbane CBD in 7 min by car, Airport 20 Min by City Bypass.
  • Close to everything, but just far enough from the CBD.
  • Great street signs, excellent footpaths for goats
  • Good amenity in the suburb.

Not great for

  • No nightlife
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"From a Real Estate Agent's Perspective"

Working in the area for the past 10 years as a real estate agent for Harcourts City and as a local resident growing up in the area, I have been a "raving fan" of Ashgrove for a very long time. My sister and I attended high school in the area (Mt St Michael's College, Ashgrove) and my mother remains a local resident - living just off Ashgrove Avenue. The area offers a wonderful family friendly lifestyle with block sizes larger than surrounding suburbs (back yard for the kids is becoming rare in inner-city Brisbane), recent developments of major super markets for all family-buying needs as well as provides some of Brisbane's finest primary and secondary education. There is also an abundance of public transport and safe walking routes to parks, schools and local businesses. I love the area and work with buyers on a daily basis who are just waiting for the opportunity to buy in one of Brisbane's best hot spots.

Great for

  • Larger block sizes than surrounding areas (backyard for the kids to play)
  • Family friendly with wonderful shopping and retail facilities
  • Wonderful primary and secondary education - kids can walk to school

Not great for

  • No nightlife
  • Minimal cafes and restaurants
  • All buses in late afternoon and full of school kids - no room to sit down for public transport go-ers

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  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • LGBT+
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"Love this place"

Been here 15 years now and wouldn't think of moving.
Close to the CBD but just far enough away to be out of the rat race.

Great for

  • Close to everything, but just far enough from the CBD.

Not great for

  • Main Road is busy but quiet in your backyard as most below street level. Must see to believe

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  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
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"Banks St Reserve"

Owned here for 10 years and back onto the reserve. Rented here originally before getting married and wanted to buy here. Waking up to birds each morning is a bonus, save for the odd crow. Both neighbours are good friends who we socialise with them and the kids play together between yards. I work in the city and the drive is about 15 minutes. Spoilt for supermarkets, not that I enjoy grocery shopping. Coming from the country I really appreciate how leafy the suburb is. It sometimes is so quiet it's a bit eerie, thinking you are in the middle of a city. My folks think so to when they come to town.

It is a lovely place to live and my kids will have to bury me in the reserve somewhere, someday, because I can't see myself moving.

Great for

  • Good amenity in the suburb.
  • Close to everything, but just far enough from the CBD.
  • Best schools, shopping centres, all medical centres, sport facilities, park areas, Brisbane CBD in 7 min by car, Airport 20 Min by City Bypass.

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  • Families with kids
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"Quiet & Leafy"

Ashgrove is a very quiet suburb with plenty of schools to choose from. The Woolworths Centre and the other Coles centre add great shopping to the area. You wouldn't believe you are only 5km to the city (until you take in the magnificent city views!).

Ashgrove is very high up meaning that it is no chance of ever flooding and has proven to be a great choice for young families looking to settle down in a great neighbourly suburb.

Great for

  • 10 minutes to Airport
  • Best schools, shopping centres, all medical centres, sport facilities, park areas, Brisbane CBD in 7 min by car, Airport 20 Min by City Bypass.
  • Great street signs, excellent footpaths for goats

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • LGBT+
  • Hipsters
  • Country Lovers
  • Trendy & Stylish
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"It doesnt get any better!"

Nothing compares to Ashgrove when it comes to a friendly leafy suburb close to the city. It has everything particularly if you are raising a Family. The area has all the facilities you could ask for and is safe for kids. Most who buy here never leave, so Real Estate prices are solid and that means great investment. Forget "Green Acres" or the river, Ashgrove is the Place to be! I will stay forever. So many parks, relaxing bike paths and leafy walking tracks, pretty winding creeks and beautiful Mountain backdrops, it is very hard to beat. Gets my vote for the best Suburb in Brisbane.

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  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
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"High & Dry - no flooding"

The right side would be the Brisbane city - Ocean side because of the nice breeze and the view to the city. The wrong side would be the hinterland facing side, as it can be extremely hot and there is very little view to the city.

Brisbane CBD in 7 min by car, Airport 20 Min by City Bypass.

All up it might be a busy road but all amenities are very tempting. The property prices most definitely will climb after Brisbane flooding. Surprisingly quiet are the backyards as they mostly below the street level.

Ashgrove is close to the best schools (state & private), shopping centres (Coles, Woolworth, ALDI), all Banks, Post, all medical centres, sport facilities, park areas.

Very save for children, very low crime rate.

Great for

  • Best schools, shopping centres, all medical centres, sport facilities, park areas, Brisbane CBD in 7 min by car, Airport 20 Min by City Bypass.

Not great for

  • Main Road is busy but quiet in your backyard as most below street level. Must see to believe

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
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  • Families with kids
  • LGBT+
  • Students
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"Welcome to Ashgrove"

I really like Ashgrove as you can still buy some real charmers for good prices. I am a big fan of the big old queenslanders on large blocks. Ashgrove is a lovely leafy suburb only a short distance drive to the CBD of brisbane.

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"Is there a right and wrong side of Waterworks Road?"

We are thinking of buying in Ashgrove but some locals tell me there is a "right" and a "wrong" side of Waterworks Rd, i.e. the 'Avenues' is the "right" side and you will have to pay more for a home here than the streets on the other side. Is this true? Could some ashgrove locals enligten me?

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The right side would be the Brisbane city - ocean side because of the nice breeze and view to the city. The wrong side would be the hinterland facing side, as it can be extremely hot and there is very little view to the city.

All up it might be a busy road but all amenities are very tempting. The property prices most definitely will climb after Brisbane flooding. Surprisingly quiet are the backyards as they mostly below the street level.

deans17

Yes, the Avenues is the most desirable and expensive pocket - North of Waterworks Rd, West of Stewart Rd and bounded north and west by Enoggera Creek. Surrounding areas are still nice.

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"Perfect Family Environment!"

This is a Great Place for young couples or people wanting to raise a Family in a very Safe and fun suburb. Lots of Parks and Biketracks nearby within walking distance. A couple of shopping centre hubs nearby. Don't forget Naples Italian Resturant which has been there for years and still has the best pizzas in Brisbane! Ashgrove State School has a reputation for being one of the best state schools in Qld. This suburb is surrounded by Trees and Parks. Great place to Live! Once people move here, they rarely leave! But please don't tell everyone how great it is.

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"A very typical Brisbane suburb"

just lacks the interest of the suburbs closer to the city

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  • Families with kids
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"Close to the city and good schools"

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"This is Brisbane's best place to raise a family"

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"A great place for families"

Ashgrove is Brisbane's top suburb for families. The parks, the schools, and the large blocks are ideal. But, for a single gal like me, there is nothing. If you are young and single you have to look elsewhere. If you are a student, it is too far to travel. Again, don't get me wrong, if you are raising a family there is no better place to be. Looking at the reviews there is nothing for me to add, other than what I have said. I just noticed that no one has made this point.

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  • Families with kids
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"A wonderful place to raise the kids"

This is a safe and affluent part of Brisbane, with lots of families and great schools. It is only a short drive to the city. The locals are very friendly and there are plenty of parks for the kids to enjoy.

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  • Families with kids
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"Great place to live"

Ashgrove has many parks, walking tracks and playgrounds. It is great for families with children. Ashgrove State School is excellent and lives up to its reputation as the best school in the area. Great sporting facilities and clubs. Many tree lined streets with character houses which have been retained in some areas. These character areas are quite unique to Ashgrove. Quick, easy commute to city. Great neighbourhood spirit where you know your neighbours by name, and look out for each other. Have lived here for over 10 years and would not live anywhere else. Hard to find a nicer suburb, 5km to city.

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  • Families with kids
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"One of my favourite neighbourhoods"

This is one of my favourites. The area is one of Brisbane's more established and well-heeled neighborhoods, with lots of families. There are a lot open spaces, and it is a short commute to work. Great place for kids. High recommended.

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  • Families with kids
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"Ashgrove: like the old days"

The best things about Ashgrove are the parks and trees. There are many children and the suburb is very safe for the kids to wander from house to house like we did when I was growing up in the seventies. On the whole people are very neighbourly and our street has parties two or three times a year - Christmas, to celebrate a new baby, to welcome a new family. There is something for everyone in Ashgove!

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"Fantastic place to raise a Family"

We moved to Ashgrove with our two young boys almost two years ago after living in Paddington QLD for 5 years. Ashgrove is quiet and leafy with mostly period homes and some new contemporary homes springing up here are there. What attracted us was the number of parks and the great reputation of the local schools. I cannot speak highly enough about Ashgrove State School. It really is a wonderful school with great facilities and dedicated passionate teaching staff.
There are are range of restaurants and cafes in Ashgrove and you are only a short drive to some of the best eateries in Queensland at Paddington.
Ashgrove is close to the CBD while maintaining anough distance for air quality and peacefullness.
Probably the best thing about Ashgrove is the community spirit. People you meet in the street are friendly and neighbours are helpful. There are lots of families with children and our kids have made many friends in the area. I must mention the Ashgrove Rugby Club (GPS). This club has over 1000 members making it one of the largest clubs in Australia. I have never played rugby and didn't know the first thing about the game but the club welcomed us and my eldest son is back for his second season and loves it. It is a very social and well managed club that we can walk to from our home. The presence of great facilites and people make this a fantastic place to raise a family.

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  • Families with kids
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"Dont forget to include Ashgrove in your shopping list (shh. dont tell too many people its great value!)"

The nicest things about Ashgrove are simple - clean, green, quiet, good people and quality of life. The schools in Ashgrove are great, there are a lot of different schools to choose from, including private and public, daycare and alternate care. The medical centre in West Ashgrove is old fashioned (service) and the people who seem to live in the suburb never really leave. Prices are very good considering locality to the city and other parts of Brisbane.

Shopping - well you can get most of your day to day shopping in the main precint - Ashgrove - Coles & Woolworths - if you want more of a deli - village style experience head to Paddington Central - for all your foodie delights and even a massage at the beauty therapy salon.

Ashgrove is ideally located to the Milton Business District - handy for new comers to Brisbane who have relocated for work - this is where alot of businesses are opting to set up their corporate offices to avoid the CBD hassles.

Most expats love Ashgrove because of the quality of life and quick access to facilites.
Country folks love it, most of Ashgrove backs onto natural bushland - and is only 5km to the CBD
Aussies love Ashgrove because it's the essence of the much envied Aussie Lifestyle.
Kids love it - mum and dad can get home quicker to spend time with them

Not so good things... well there's always one or two things people will pick up on. When we have heavy downpour then be sure to keep your yard clean and have good drainage - keep tree's safe distance from houses as in the past there has been some pretty wild weather.

Why is Ashgrove so good? It come's down to the people, that live in the area and make the area a home.

If you're looking for somewhere safe, secure, happy, green, clean, tree-hugging, social friendly, convenient - then Ashgrove may be for you!

Welcome to Ashgrove - it's just beautiful!

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"One of Brisbanes largest suburbs!"

Many are suprised to hear that Ashgrove is in fact one of the largest suburbs in all of Brisbane. Great public transport, close to city, every public facility minus a hospital you could think of. Lots of parks.
Retail wise its not much chop. No major shopping centres, you'll need to travel to the city or Indro or maybe Enoggerra if you want a big centre. Restaurants/bistro's have avoided Ashgrove like the plague, for whatever reason. Forget the idea of any type of nightlife - I consider that a bonus. No drunks wondering the streets at 4am. Another downside is when you get quotes for anything the prices is jacked up because your in "Ashgrove".
Ithaca Creek runs through/alongside Ashgrove. It has running and bike trakcs along large parts of it. The creek does flood during very bad storms so be aware if buying near it.
Plenty of schools, both private and public and whilst it has Waterworks Road running though the high street you can walk around it pretty easily. Unfortunately, alot of Ashgrovians are still addicted to thier cars and even the shortest trips which could be walked, are not. As result parking in the main retail area is not very good. The high street has the potential to have a village type atmophere, but its still developing. We have a great butcher and fruit shop. Theres a bakery, but it not outstanding. All the banks, post office, gym, cafe's etc. The florist is also very good.
Ingore the fact that the High Street looks like 1985. It needs a facelift, but it works.
I've been in Ashgrove for 3 years. We have two kids at primary school and we both work in the CBD. We have a dog who gets plenty of exercise at the local park. Traffic in Ashgrove can be bad, pending on where you live.Peak hour is the worst. Lots of rat runners using back streets - but on the up side on weekends, even some of the busier roads are fairly quiet, There are some great little pockets of homes tucked away - these are the ones to hunt out. Be sure to ask others about the location of the house your considering. More and more real estate agents are pushing the boundries of Ashgrove out to areas which aren't actually in Ashgrove - but the name helps to sell homes. so buyer beware! - This could affect resale. Parking around some of the units can be a challenge, so consider this also.
All in all, Ashgrove is a great place to raise a family with all the convienences of city living on what are traditionally big blocks with lots of trees and friendly neighbours.

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"Friendly and convenient"

Ashgrove has a lot of lovely old houses, wide leafy streets and beautiful parks everywhere. It has a Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, and a few coffee shops and restaurants. The houses are gracious and old, with good proportions, real family homes as opposed to workers cottages. There is a library, private and public schools which score extremely well on Naplan, doctors, banks - everything you need really. On the downside, it could use more footpaths, more family friendly restaurants and more 'vibe' - it is unfortunate that Waterworks Rd cuts through the main shopping area, making it not very pedestrian friendly. On the plus side, the fact that Waterworks Rd cuts through Ashgrove means the public transport (buses) is excellent and frequent.

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"Brisbanes best place to live."

So close to the city but feels like it's so far away.

Parks everywhere you look, great people, fantastic schools, easy to commute,
A brand new Woolworths and a new Coles down the road.

It really does have everything you could want.

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"Ashgrove is an elevated leafy subrub"

Ashgrove is elevated and some home sites even have city skyline views. In my opinion Ashgrove and New Farm are the cities hottests suburbs for bargains. In Ashgrove you can buy properties at good prices when you think about how close you really are to the city.

Ashgrove homes site sell between 600-800K on large 600-1000 sqm alotments!

8.5/10 is my rating of this suburb

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